How to get a Real ID in California with my married name, when I am divorced?

9/27/2021 9:30:43 PM

I was just filling out the app on CA DMV site and after putting down my two past marriages, they came back with the documents that I needed for the REAL ID. Only the marriage certificates, no divorce decree was mentioned.
Pam

2/6/2020 2:59:08 PM

I live in Ohio and have the same issue. I was married once before, divorced, and now married again. According to the Ohio BMV website, I need certified copies of marriage licenses for BOTH of my marriages to show name progression (kinda odd since I still have all my social security cards for all 3 names).
Getting a copy of the original marriage license was not hard (even though we are divorced). I just went to the courthouse where it was issued, paid a
small fee, and walked out with it. She might even be able to order it online. Just check to see if it needs to be certified or just a copy.

2/6/2020 1:42:45 AM

Getting a copy of the original marriage certificate and the judgment of divorce would result in a Real ID in the past married name. The applicant might, however, prefer to return to her maiden (pre-marriage) name.

While this more formal process requires a petition to the court and newspaper publication of the proposed order, it isn’t complex and can be done without an attorney.

This California Courts page sets forth the required steps:

  • Fill out your court forms
  • Have your forms reviewed
  • Make at least 2 copies of all your forms
  • File your forms with the court clerk
  • Publish the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (if required)
  • If incarcerated or on parole, serve the documents
  • Go to your court hearing, if necessary
  • Get your Decree Changing Name from the court

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